Alipur conspiracy case sentences and acquittals
Baren, Arabinda Ghose's brother, and Dutt were sentenced to death for bomb making and armed conspiracy. Others received life transportation or prison terms. Arabindo Ghose and several accused were acquitted. Judge linked Baren's confession to Muzzaffapur outrage and plots against Sir Andrew Fraser. Nationalists praise Arabindo's acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Calcuita
Baren
Arabinda Ghose
Dutt
Alipur
Arabindi Ghose
Muzzaffapur
Andrew Franser
American Affairs Urges Navy Build and Immigration Policy
In a comment from New York dated May 7, My Rayopezeles in the Outlesk argues America must watch Japanese emigration and respond by treaty or legislation. He calls for a first class navy to deter nations challenging U S immigration policy and interests in the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
York
America
Panama Canal
Fresh French Post Office Strike Threatens Trade Unions
Paris reports a fresh post office strike looming as the government vows to prosecute the new trade union. Authorities are organizing a vast pigeon service with private carriers in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Australian acquittal on forgery charge sparks questions
Sydney reports Harold Ritchie acquitted of forging the signature of John Holmes for £1 after a cable from April 14. The text notes Ritchie claimed a past role in New Zealand education and high school teaching in Dunedin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Harold Ritchie
John Holmes
New Zealand
A. High School
Dunedin
Broken Hill
Mining ordinance grants Berkeley Syndicate 30000 acre prospecting concession
Suva reports a new mining ordinance proclaiming a six month prospecting concession over 30 000 acres to the Berkeley Syndicate. Australian mining men are in Suva to inspect the area and discuss prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suva
Berkeley Syndicate
Australians Lead After First Innings In Nottingham Test
The Australian team closed their first innings at 389 while Nottingham were 239 on their first innings with 5000 spectators watching. Australia risked one wicket down at stumps with 98 on the board. Surrey posted 742 against Hampshire with Hobbs scoring 295 and Hayes 276 for a 872 partnership on the second wicket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Press Association
London
Nottingham
Surrey
Hamsshire
Hobbs
Hayes
Children’s Bread Fund totals over £1800 for Otago trades
The Children’s Bread Fund of the Otago Trades and Labour Council in Dunedin stands at over £1800. The total amount cabled to Homa so far is £1780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frees Association
Dunedin
Children’s Bread Fund
Otago Trades and Labour Council
Robbery of Government Departments Trial Charged
Wellington May 8 James Hemingway previously committed for trial in the General Post Office robbery faced new charges for stealing stamps totaling £856 from the Government Printing Office and fountain pens valued at £140 from Whitcombe and Tombs. The cases stem from the fingerprint department research with Mr Wilford defending. Hemingway was committed to the Supreme Court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
James Hemingway
Government Printing Office
Whitcombe and Tombs
Ingerprint Department
Wilford
Flemingway
Supreme Court
Market Hears Strong American Competition In London Trade
In London on May 7 a bustling market displayed great activity with intense American competition across goods. The scene reflected robust demand and lively buying interest as traders watched prices and deals unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wheat Market Advances With Prices At 5s 44d
Wheat sales have occurred at 5s 44d as the market shows gains and buyers now seek 6d onwards amid rising prices. Sailers appear ready to bid further, signaling continued demand in the grain trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Scarlet Fever Cases Rise in Otago and Southland
In April 1908 there were sixty five scarlet fever cases in Otago and Southland. In April this year the number rose to one hundred eleven cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
Otago
Southland
Wholesale license refused in Wellington meeting
At a special meeting of the City Licensing Committee a wholesale license request for a storekeeper was refused. The committee objected to licenses for premises tied to retail grocery business. Solicitor Mr Menteith warned of seeking a Supreme Court ruling if the stance continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Fress Association
Wellington
City Licensing Committee
Menteith
Supreme Court
Timaru Grain Market Quiet After Rapid Wheat Fluctuations
Timaru traders report a quiet period after the brisk wheat market. Large lines traded with 700 bags delivered in Timaru and 800 and 500 bags changing hands at the same rate. A farmer offered 2d on trucks for 1500 bags, while oats attract interest but growers quote Is 6d on trucks, generally judged 1d too high. Potato dealings are avoided due to blight risk, though store handling is possible as in Oamaru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
Oamaru
Ashburton County R G Autumn Meeting Set for May
The Ashburton County Racing Club’s autumn meeting begins May 12 and continues the next day with strong entries for the Cup and Grove Farm Handicap. Noted horses include Lady Disdain Dabchick Wield Gun Passion Sea King and Marity. Special tea marquee and Ashburton County Band provide entertainment with special trains arranged to fit the timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton County Racing Club
Ashburton County Band
Clearing Sale At New Zealand Farm Draws Local Auction
The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand held a clearing sale on Mgr W. RB Williams’s farm at Witherby yesterday. Farm stock and implements sold to buyers with prices including draught horses at £40, £29, £22, and £18 10s, cows from £16 10s to £3, sheep at 12s 6d, ploughs at £5 to £12, gear ranging to £16, and grain sacks and sundries sold at current rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Ltd
Mgr W. RB. Wiliams
Witherby
Syra
Hack
Springer
Leicester
National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd
Arthur Wilson
Baymore
Syrs
Weekly Stock and Produce Sales Report
Mr H Stevenson's weekly market draws good attendance and strong prices across poultry pigs cattle and produce. Poultry hens roosters ducks meet high bids while pigs range from store to porker and baconer values. Meat supplies include mutton and cattle with varied per unit pricing for produce items like potatoes wheat oats and vegetables.
Ashburton and Timaru Harbour Representation Debate
A Timaru Herald report on Ashburton County Council's May meeting notes a motion to seek representation on the Timaru Harbour Board. The discussion highlights that the mover was unprepared and councillors lack clear information on potential taxation or loan-liability implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timaru
Ashburton
Timaru Tarbour
Reid
North Canterbury
Christchurch Canal
New Zealand's Best Blankets Price List
Pure wool white blankets for single, three quarter, and full double beds with per pair prices from 1 s 6d to 39 s 6d. Grey blankets for single and heavy grey double bed at 17s 6d and 218 gd. Kaiapo e bush rugs priced at 5s 11d to 13s 6d.
Prices at New Zealand Farmers Co operative weekly sale
Attendance was fairly large with diverse goods sold. Poultry values ranged from hens at 1s 7d to 2s 10d, ducks at 3s, and roosters up to 2s. Pigs included weaners 18s to 17s 6d and porkers 28s to 30s. Produce covered potatoes 4s to 6s, wheat 10s to 13s, carrots 2s to 8s 6d per bag. Fruits saw grapes 18s 6d to 1s per case and apples 1d to 2d per lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.stephenson
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Messrs FY. H. Cheats and Co
Weekly stock and produce sale at Messrs FY H Cheats and Co
Large attendance as varied entry sold with prices for poultry ducks and produce including hens pears peaches tomatoes and more. A second sale by the Company Ltd cleared horses and plant in the Arcade with prices recorded for draught horses hackneys and farming implements.
Full Stock Transformations and Toilet Requisites Ad
Appointments by letter will receive careful attention. Face Massage advertised to brighten the complexion and plump sunken cheeks.
Land auction at Lovcliffe and Keane estate passes
Friedlander Bros. Ltd offered 157 acres at Lovcliffe on behalf of Mr H. Dobson but received no satisfactory bid and the land was passed. A quarter acre with a two room hut from the late Roger Keane estate also failed to attract an acceptable offer and was passed, later sold privately to Mr T L Cooper for [amount incomplete].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
West Street
H. Dobson
Lovcliffe
Roger Keane
T. L. Cooper
Millerton Mine to resume work after February fire
The Westport Coal Company will restart activity at the Millerton mine in Dunedin in a fortnight. Preference for reemployment will be given to workers who were employed at the time of the stoppage if they apply before the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin, May
Westport Coal Company
Millerton
Dunedin Drainage Board Seeks £140000 Loan
The Dunedin Drainage Board plans to seek Parliament authority to raise a further loan of £140,000 for reticulation works in Dunedin and its suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
May
Dunedin Drainage Board
Local Farm Goods and Insurance Agents Advertised
Auction style notice lists potatoes wheat chaff oats bran and sharps offered at free delivery and at low current prices. Agent advertises for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co and Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
Woman bankrupt charged with perjury to stand trial
Auckland on May 8 Annia Nicholson faced four counts of perjury arising from statements in bankruptcy proceedings. She pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Annia Nicholson
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Cable News
Indian Affairs
Arabindo
American Affairs
MR Roosevelt
Per Preas Association—Copyright
Melbourne
Wade
Justice Higgins
Institute of Marine Engineers
Steamship Owners’ Association
Australia
Smith
Brisbane
Wright
Thompson
Birmingham
Alexander
St. Pau’s
Thomas
Wycliffe Hall
Oxford
Copyright
Cricket
Notts Vy
Brea Fund
Per Presa Association
WOOL
Sporting
Ashburton County R. G
National Mortgage & Agency CO. OF
N.Z
Greenstreet
AVING
Albert Lee
Duncan
Heidaml Gray
G&ft
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Havelock Street Mart
Charing Orosa
J. Bonifant
Enders
Wakanui Presbyterian Church
Taylor, Wakanui
Unior
John Withell
Haling
B. C. Dd Thomas
Baye
Triangle
Marsden
Burnett
Gas Company
Beeche
Progressive Buchre
H. Stephenson
Fino
Hampstead
D. M-Tatosh
Wills Street
Allenton
D. MclIntosh
Near East Belt
Hosken
Chapman
OMD
Tinwald
R. Bennison
Chas. Thomas
East Street
Achburton
Wwe
NE Books
John Foster Fraser
Marcia
Germany
Rachel Lorian
Mrs Dudeney
Guy Lawless
Helen Mathers
Sraiter
Dixon
Max Pemberton
Yellow God
Rider: Haggard
H. M. Jons
Windsor
Fletcher Bros
Percy’s
Christchurch
A. T. H. Williams
Somers
Mayo
Percy
Mount Somers
BRAY
Nixey
Ab Fletcher. Bros
Mount Somersal
Muthven Sale
Messrs
Haxter Bros
Methven
AOL
Strange
Shetland
Orkney
Saxony
Friedlander &Rgs
Limiter
Rangiatoa
Riedlander Bros., Ltd
J. Sweedy
Quincey
Wolbeck
Saint Llatio
Goodwood
Rothschild Jam
DR. Friedlander
D. Friedlander
Friedlander Bros
Friedlande Bros, Ltd
Friedlander &Ros., Limited
Ashiburton
Ashburton and
Timaru Harbour
Thistle Brands Oatmeal
Gatina
Gerstana
Gores
Jordan
Amonds
Sicily
Ak Wya
R. Bell and Co
Rt. Bell and Co
Brown and
Polson
Highlander Condensed Mills
Tish
Herrit
Frasena
Japan
Sultanas
L. Havelock
Myrtle Grove
Cherne
Farmers’ Co-Operative Association
Central Market
Sali
Church Services
Church OF Chrible School
W. Greenwood
T. Stephen’s En’s Church
P.m
United Children's Service
Evansong
F. H. Spencer
A Andrew's Church
Ilam
John McKenzie
Aring Square
H. J. Gellhouse
Humdrum
R. J. Liddell
W. J. Brow
Aptist Church
Tomorro
Ows Servics
W. Lambert
T. Missen
Fublig
Hemsley Burnet
Somerset
H.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Finwald Yards
Windell
Farmers’ Co-Op
T. Bullock
Kodern
Racecourse Road
Burnett Street
Emall
Ashburton District School
J. B. Christian
Flemington
Chatmos Road
L. BR. Hambly
Ashburton Loan and Dnvestment, Society Bank OF Deposit
Tancred Streete
Flannelette
Berlin
Miss Wilson
Curtis
Saunders
Giels
Claes
Millerton Mine
Henry Stephenson
Rifles' Bazaar
R. Meehan
Commercial
J. Shaprian
Rapley Street
Alfred C. Jonassen
Mer Chas. Ward
Cass Nil Moore
Heerful
Mat ‘Woods
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